We live in a world fixated with lists and numbers. We define the health of our relationships by the answer keys of a list of questions. We demarcate our business and life by the breadth of our twitter lists and describe the richness of our...
blueberry origin In a recent search, I read that the humble blueberry is considered one of the oldest living plants on the planet. It has an approximate age of 12,500 years. Native to North America, the wild blueberry has spawned over 450...
Magnolias, the epitome of Southern charm, have a delicate crisp aroma that permeates the entire yard. Pollinated by beetles, they are older than bees, dating back 200 million years. It takes 15 years for the tree to produce flowers and they can live for 120...
My daphnes are blooming late this year, i.e. 6 weeks late. If you have never smelled a daphne it should be on your bucket list. This beauty packs a powerhouse of aromatic sweet decadence. Native to Asia, they are similar to rhododendrons and peonies in that they...
